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SALT LAKE CITY — Calls about bear sightings almost doubled this summer from last year. Last year the Division of Wildlife Resources got 50 reports of bear sightings. This year, there have been 90. From the bear that was spotted in Salt Lake City to the three bears euthanized...

When a fire starts, most people strive to put it out. In the treacherous world of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, however, a fire is most typically joined by a series of others, filling the entire room with inextinguishable flames. In layman’s terms, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is an inferno, and it shows no signs of stopping.Four episodes in, Season 5 of the series has served as victorious proof that the best show on TV will not be ceding its spot. Alliances have shifted so massively week-to-week that the only consistent expectation is to have...

Traffic signals have gone out during the afternoon commute in the busy Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City after a power outage Tuesday.

San Francisco’s Spiritual Cramp/Spy/World Peace-related, no-distortion-pedal-using hardcore band Fentanyl kicked off a tour with Mexican Coke, their Houston-based Convulse Records labelmates known for wearing ski masks and waving a shotgun around on stage, plus Asbestos, and apparently things got messy for Mexican Coke at the Salt Lake City show over the weekend (10/5).

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A year after speculation of a new Trader Joe’s location in Utah arose, the Sugar House store has an official opening date. The national grocer will be opening the doors of its new store, located at 2160 South and 700 East, on Friday, Oct. 11.

SALT LAKE CITY — KSL NewsRadio announced Tuesday that Boyd Matheson, host of Inside Sources and moderator of Sunday Edition on KSL 5 TV, will leave the station to pursue new professional opportunities. During his years at KSL NewsRadio, Matheson created a lasting impact — not only within the...

About one-third of Americans have prediabetes, and most don’t even know it. The problem is, once people develop diabetes, the disease can be managed but not reversed, and lead to other serious health complications. If you’re looking for ways to prevent diabetes, or interested in eating healthier and feeling...

KUTV — Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of tomorrow?. If you’ve ever wondered what fate has in store for you, look no further than Mr. Predicto!. This delightful talking fortune teller offers a whimsical and entertaining way to explore your future. Whether you’re planning a fun...

The weekend is almost here. Here's what's happening in Salt Lake as Halloween festivities dominate: 🐘 BooLights: Experience the Hogle Zoo after dark while you're in costume.When: 6:30pm-9:30pm through Oct. 30 — except Oct. 15 and Oct. 23Admission: $19.95 per adult or $15.95 for kids ages 3-12. Children 2 and under get in for free👻 Pumpkin BOO-tique: Visit local artisans and small business owners at this Halloween-themed event.When & where: 4pm-8pm Friday at the Wheeler Historic Farm (6351 S. 900 East, Murray)Admission: Free🎞️ Tower of Terror: Take in horror classics like the "The Brain" (1988) or "Elvira's Haunted Hills" (2001).When & where: 7pm and 9:30pm Friday and Saturday at Broadway Centre Cinemas. "The Brain" will be screened Friday and "Elvira's Haunted Hills" on Saturday. Admission: $15

Ogden, UT—Steve’s Black Sabbath BBQ is opening a new restaurant in Ogden with Taboo Pizza inside the former Slackwater building along the Ogden River. A kick-off “backyard” BBQ bash with live music, food, and community is planned for Thursday, Oct. 17. Steve’s Black Sabbath is hosting...

Josie and Gracie enjoy the newly-opened Lions Park dog park with new equipment and features. (Photo courtesy of SSL) Pet owners in South Salt Lake can take their dogs to the newly-renovated Lions Park (311 E Robert Ave.) to let their furry friends enjoy an updated experience. The $100,000 renovation...

OGDEN — After making its debut in the spring with an event that saw some 1,100 thirsty Ogdenites pack into The Monarch, Ogden Beer Fest is back to ring in the spooky season. “Boo’s & Brews,” presented by Ogden Beer Fest, will be raising spirits on Oct. 19 from 4-10 p.m., once again at The Monarch. Tickets start at $23 and include entry into the event, as well as five complementary sample pours.

We asked Axios Salt Lake City readers last Friday to opine on Utah-headquartered Crumbl Cookies — and no one had nice things to say. Driving the news: Washington Post taste testers slammed the cookies in a recent feature that deemed the popular baked goods "overhyped and underbaked." What they're...

A volunteer-run book club is changing lives at a Utah state prison.

If you've never had the opportunity to appear as a haunt actor at a haunted attraction—and that's probably most of the people reading this—you're missing out on a type of seasonal employment and sensory experience that's a bit hard to explain. The evenings are all different, yet still based on a certain flow.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Broadway musical “Funny Girl” is on a national tour for the first time. And one cast member is an icon in the music industry. Grammy winner Melissa Manchester visited with arts specialist Carole Mikita to talk about her 50-year career. Fanny Brice,...

One big name I’ve been keeping an eye on this year – Flower Child, is now coming into sharp focus. The brand is set to imminently make its mark on the Salt Lake City dining scene – taking the wraps off its long-awaited debut in Utah. On October 15th the restaurant will swing open its doors to those wanting a peek inside the new Foothill Village (1414 Foothill Dr.) location. You can find the restaurant on the upper-eastern edge of the complex, in the former Red Butte Cafe space, surrounded by ample parking.

Critics are often confounded when trying to put a handle on Carbon Leaf's signature sound. Even so, the Richmond, Virginia-based band has still managed to gain a faithful following, enhanced by their populist appeal and a varied repertoire that combines alt-country, folk, indie rock and Celtic influences. It's served them well over a career spanning more than 30 years and some 20 albums. "All five members had different influences when we came together—from AC/DC to the Grateful Dead, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Neil Young, and from the Beach Boys to R.E.M.," founding member Barry Privett told Maryville Tennessee's Daily Times. "We were just throwing everything into the soup starting out ... It took us a while to add those influences in, but once we did, it opened up some doors to our sound that proved to be an interesting and enduring twist. It's nice to have different places to go stylistically ... I guess you could call us a rock band with folk roots." That definition is as good as any, having carved their own unique niche since claiming a major hit in 2004 with "Life Less Ordinary" after reaching the upper realms of Billboard's Adult Alternative chart. "Being a band—and staying a band—is incredibly challenging over time," Privett continued. "But really, just showing up creatively is the key." Happily, Carbon Leaf has managed to do that, and more. Carbon Leaf performs a 21+ show at The State Room on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $32 GA. Go to axs.com. (Lee Zimmerman)

The Weber State Alumni Association’s annual Purple Paw Parade kicked off this year on Oct. 5. Tails were wagging with fun, food and, most importantly, dogs. These furry little companions sported their purple for a walk through downtown Ogden. Over 20 vendors and live music helped draw in the...